Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Meeting Early

Guests who attended the birthday party included relatives from the Liu Family, those aligned with Liu Zhengxing’s faction, and a few neutrals with deeper backgrounds than Liu Zhengxing, who were also invited.

Should one consider the positions alone, Luo Zhenggang ought to be the highest-ranking individual besides the host and hence was seated at the main table, while Wen Xin was arranged at the main table for female guests. Luo Ye, having no interest in sitting with her peers, insisted on staying with her mother.

The ladies already seated at the table were acquainted with Wen Xin. Given Luo Zhenggang’s status, they all stood up to politely greet the mother and daughter, their eyes revealing a clear surprise when they looked at Luo Ye.

The mother and daughter duo, one alluring and sexy, the other delicate and charming—particularly the daughter, who used to be a rather unremarkable little girl, appeared to have transformed magnificently. Given a few more years, she would surely surpass her mother. Such a pair could hardly prevent people from feeling a hint of jealousy, or rather, more envy than jealousy.

Wen Xin was accustomed to the initial polite respect from everyone, as it had been so in previous years, with the subtle barbs usually coming only after exchanging greetings for a while.

However, after Xiao Hua came over, it was clear that everyone was still supporting her and talking to Xiao Hua, leaving Wen Xin quite puzzled. She looked doubtfully at her daughter, while Luo Ye pretended not to understand and turned her gaze towards the entrance.

From her observations and analysis, Luo Ye figured the reason people treated her Mom this way was twofold: her dad’s authority had grown, and it was Dou Dou’s transferring of blame!

The reason was simple. People supported Xiao Hua not just because of her audacity but also because they were aware of her uncle’s status. It’s the same logic.

If Dou Dou were nearby, Luo Ye would definitely give her a kiss. Unintentionally, Dou Dou had instilled a slight fear towards her mother in everyone’s minds. Dou Dou truly played a meritorious role!

Luo Ye eyed the entrance and pretended to play dumb, just as she saw Liu Zhengxing and his group escorting Mr. Liu into the banquet hall. Mr. Liu, dressed in a jujube red Tang suit, with a beaming face greeted everyone while heading to the main table.

Luo Ye tensed and a flash of anger crossed her eyes. Even with mental preparation, she still couldn’t be truly serene.

Among the group, a handsome young man turned his head and directly met Luo Ye’s eyes; his gaze momentarily brightened before regaining its calm, continuing forward behind a group of elders.

Following the man, and initially eyeing his mother, Wang Wei inadvertently caught Luo Ye looking back and was so startled that he froze with his mouth open.

Although they had arrived one after another, Wang Wei had only seen Luo Ye’s back. Now, upon seeing her face, he was truly unsettled. Was this...the scruffy lunatic who’d hit him like crazy?

His son’s reaction naturally caught Xiao Hua’s attention, who was so annoyed that she sternly glared at her son a few times. Unfortunately, Wang Wei was in a dazed state and oblivious to his mother’s frustrated gestures until a girl behind him nudged him, snapping him back to reality to follow the troop.

After everyone entered, Nie Cui came to Luo Ye with a smile and took her hand, ”Little Ye’er, why not join the young people’s table? It’s uncomfortable mingling with a bunch of middle-aged women, right?”

Luo Ye smiled and declined, ”Auntie, no need, I’ll stay with my mom!”

”Mom has us with her, don’t worry!” Nie Cui couldn’t help but pull Luo Ye forward. Under such circumstances, Luo Ye couldn’t resist and just had to obediently follow.

For most people at the peer table, Luo Ye only had a vague impression of them. It had been too long, and she had almost forgotten all the names. She smiled and nodded at everyone and then looked at Nie Cui: ”Auntie, you should go back to the ladies’ table.”

Nie Cui smiled at everyone: ”Don’t you dare bully Little Ye’er. Xingxing, come sit here and take care of Little Ye’er! If she’s unsatisfied with anything, it’s all on you.”

”Luo Ye, my mom didn’t even recognize you, and I was just guessing who this beautiful girl was!” Liu Xing smiled and sat next to Luo Ye: ”Women do indeed change greatly as they grow, I believe it now!”

”Thank you, I’ll take that as a compliment!” Luo Ye gave Liu Xing a light smile. She appreciated him somewhat, but that didn’t mean she could treat him any differently, especially since his identity made it impossible for them to be friends.

Perhaps, one day he would hate himself; who knows. Right now, Liu Zhengxing is still inactive with many things, and his family probably doesn’t know what kind of person this seemingly virtuous husband and father really is.

What she always found funny was that Liu Zhengxing named his son Liu Xing. She wondered what he felt when calling ’Xingxing,’ maybe hoping he would stay young forever? Luo Ye maliciously guessed... Oh, she suddenly realized, the homophone of Xingxing is execution. Did he always know the crimes he committed might warrant execution? Continuing with her malicious guesses...

As for Luo Ye’s coldness, Liu Xing thought it was normal since the old Luo Ye was always quiet. Just because she’s now more attractive doesn’t mean her personality has changed as well.

”Luo Ye, you didn’t go for plastic surgery, did you?” Sitting opposite Luo Ye, an ordinary-looking girl couldn’t help but speak up, as she always felt she was prettier than Luo Ye.

Luo Ye glanced at her and quickly recalled her information: the daughter of a deputy mayor, Wang Xiaoping. Seeing everyone staring at her, Luo Ye picked up her teacup and took a sip of barley tea. Just when everyone thought she was going to speak, she picked a small snack, then sipped her tea again...

”Wang Xiaoping, go take a look at what my mom looks like, then look at my dad, and after that, come and make your comments!” Just as everyone thought Luo Ye wasn’t going to respond, she slowly replied.

The corners of everyone’s mouths twitched. Ahem, indeed, the appearance of Wang Xiaoping’s parents is worth a look, and for the faint-hearted, it’s better to go together. Perhaps it’s a little too much to say, but Mr. Wang’s face—like a beach pitted by raindrops, supposedly scars left from his teenage acne, but who knows if that’s true.

”You...” Wang Xiaoping was about to retort angrily, but suddenly stopped. Following that, Nie Cui’s voice rang out again: ”Let me introduce two new friends, Yang Xing, the only son of the newly transferred Mayor Yang, Song Xiaoyang, the daughter of a former colleague of Mayor Yang, and this swollen-faced guy you all know, Wang Wei. Xingxing, please take good care of the guests.”

Nie Cui finished speaking, smiled, and gently squeezed Luo Ye’s shoulder before she left. It was evident she really liked Luo Ye, which made a few girls at the table slightly jealous.

Yang Xing and Song Xiaoyang, who had just followed Old Mr. Liu’s entourage and the young woman who had pushed Wang Wei earlier, were now the focus as people eagerly chatted with them. Luo Ye’s eyes lowered, a hint of sarcasm flashing through them, as they had met ahead of time after all.

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